Removing the lower steering column shroud on a 2019?

[barkingspud]

It appears that the upper and lower shroud are held together with plastic tabs moulded in to the upper shroud. Do I have to remove the steering wheel to get the entire shroud off or, is there a way to get the lower shroud without removing the steering wheel?

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[barkingspud]

OK. If you ever have to remove the Lower Shroud on the Steering Column, remove the Steering Wheel and use a trim removal tool pressing in on the joint between the upper and lower shroud and it will come apart without damage.

 

[GTP]

OK. If you ever have to remove the Lower Shroud on the Steering Column, remove the Steering Wheel and use a trim removal tool pressing in on the joint between the upper and lower shroud and it will come apart without damage.

Does it pop open fairly easily?
Or is this a Grip of Death situation leading to broken plastic.

 

[barkingspud]

Does it pop open fairly easily?
Or is this a Grip of Death situation leading to broken plastic.

No. It takes a little finessing but no broken plastic.

 

[GTP]

Two more questions. Should I first push at the center point of the seam? And anything to know about the covers around the turn signals?

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